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Madalene JOYNES Obituary

JOYNES, Madalene Mayer In loving memory of our beautiful mother, who passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 92 on Dec. 21, 2013. She was the youngest child of Julian Mayer and Beulah Weyler, born on Jan. 14, 1921 in Fowlerton, IN. She had three brothers, Leon, Emmanuel, and Kenneth, and a sister, Mary, who have predeceased her. Madalene lived an energetic, creative, and full life from the time she was a young woman to the later days of her life. In early years, as a stay-at-home mom, she became a Girl Scout leader and taxidermist; all that quickly changed when she learned to be a florist. She opened her first flower shop in Ft. Recovery, OH where she made pottery in molds in addition to floral designs. In 1954, Madalene moved with her two daughters to Tarpon Springs with a job in radio advertising, and soon after opened a florist, The Tropical Shop. In the late 1950s, she also was a local newspaper reporter for the St. Petersburg Times, an artist and a bill collector. By 1962, she purchased Kikilis Florist from the original owners, and in 1969 opened the Holiday Florist in Holiday. Madalene became the first woman inducted into the Holiday Rotary in 1989 and she devoted many years as a Rotarian. In 2008, she was honored as a lifetime member for her community service. We, her daughters, Sharon Sawyer and Phyllis Kolianos (Pete), could fill a book with our mother's love of life, talents, generosity and positive energy. She touched many lives and although not perfect, she surely did it "her way." She leaves as her legacy, four loving grandchildren, Melissa Hill, Kim Dudley, Mark Sawyer and Toni Daru, eight great-grandchildren and 11 nephews and nieces. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at the Faith Chapel of the First United Methodist Church in Tarpon Springs on Jan. 2, 2014 at 5 pm. Memorials can be offered to the Tarpon Springs Area Historical Society, Rotary Scholarships, or Suncoast Hospice. Vinson Funeral Home, Tarpon Springs, 727-937-6111

Published by Tampa Bay Times on Dec. 29, 2013.
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So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May God give you comfort and peace, Janice Self Carpenter and David Carpenter

January 2, 2014

So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May her memories remain with you at this time.

Carol Morrison

December 31, 2013

Madalene was the First Women inducted into the Rotary Club of Holiday - I was honored to call her a Rotary Sister and present her with a lifetime membership to the Rotary Club of Holiday as president that year. She has been missed by our weekly meeting - but always in our hearts. My sincere sympathy to her family...

Jamie Mick

December 31, 2013

Dear Family,
Aunt Madalene will truly be missed by so many people. What a joy it was to have her in our lives. We will always have our memories and many stories. She raised two beautiful women both inside and out. She always had time
to listen to all of us. It is our privilege to have know her.
Our love and God's Peace for All.
Jerry and Linda Mayer Sweet

December 31, 2013

So sad to here of Madelene's passing. Grew up just down the street from her house. Daughter Sharon and her family were influential in my early years of Girl Scouts. Mrs. Joynes' family is her greatest legacy. She will be missed.
May her memory be eternal. God bless.

Maria Saclarides-Tyre

December 31, 2013

Madalene was a gifted artist in many ways and her daughters inherited her abilities. She was a wonderful person and loved by many. Love and sympathy to her family.

Peggy Proestos

December 30, 2013

Madalene touched mine and so many lives in such a positive way. She made us feel we were always welcome and special. She is a Tarpon treasure.

Love to her beautiful family. Julie

Julie Elliott

December 29, 2013

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